| The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge Contributor(s): Swift, Hildegarde H. (Author), Ward, Lynd (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0152045716 ISBN-13: 9780152045715 Publisher: Clarion Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2002 Annotation: This heartwarming classic tells the tale of a small red lighthouse on the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River who proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. When a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog, is built over the little red lighthouse, he feels useless in comparison. But he soon learns the importance of all things, big or small. Full-color illustrations. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Classics - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Size & Shape - Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Self-esteem & Self-reliance |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2001007106 |
| Age Level: 3-6 |
| Grade Level: PreK-1 |
| Lexile Measure: 530(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 7.09" W x 8.29" L (0.60 lbs) 64 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular |
| Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 56 - Superior,Well Above Average Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 56 - Superior,Well Above Average |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 7328 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse--made of steel and painted bright red--proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighthouse feels insignificant and useless in comparison but soon learns that . . . small can be mighty A portion of the sales from this book will be donated to the Jeffrey's Hook Lighthouse education and outreach programs. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swift, Hildegarde H.: - HILDEGARDE HOYT SWIFT (1890-1977) wrote several books for children. Best known for The Railroad to Freedom, which was cited for a Newbery Honor in 1933, M. Swift spent her life recording the lives of heroic Americans. The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge is her most popular picture book. LYND WARD (1905-1985) illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. Winner of the Caldecott Medal in 1952 for his watercolors in The Biggest Bear, Mr. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings which can be seen in museum collections throughout the United States and abroad. Ward, Lynd: - LYND WARD (1905-1985) illustrated more than two hundred books for children and adults throughout his prolific career. Winner of the Caldecott Medal for his watercolors in The Biggest Bear, Mr. Ward was also famous for his wood engravings, which are featured in museum collections throughout the United States and abroad. |
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